IP Library Granted Patent US 9,127,833
Granted Patent B2
US 9,127,833 · App. 14/016,526 · Granted Sep 8, 2015

Post mounted dispensing device

Inventors: Stephen Shapiro (Wilmington, MA); Wender Wang (Arlington, MA)
Assignee: Thermacell Repellents, Inc.
F21V33/006A01M29/12
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Patent No.
US 9,127,833
App. No.
14/016,526
Granted
Sep 8, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A unit for dispensing repellant that is mounted on a fence post. The unit also has a lighting system for illuminating an area. The dispensing system and lighting system are operable independently of each other.

Claims (22)

1. A dispensing apparatus, comprising:

a globe, said globe comprising walls, said walls forming an inner cavity, each of said walls comprising an outer frame surrounding a pane, whereby tops of said outer frames form an upper rim on said globe;

a face plate, said face plate having an upper surface and an underside surface, said face plate further comprising an outer lip surrounding said face plate, said outer lip being seated on said upper rim on said globe;

a tank connection assembly connected to said underside surface of said face plate;

a light emitting device connected to said underside surface of said face plate, said light emitting device projecting downward into said inner cavity formed by said walls;

a heating plate positioned on a top surface of said dispensing apparatus, whereby said heating plate is heated by heat source positioned below thereof; and

a cover being connected to said face plate by way of one or more hinges.

2. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , whereby said light emitting device is a light bulb or an LED.

3. The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , whereby said light bulb or LED is powered by one or more batteries.

4. The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , whereby said light bulb or LED is powered by a hard-wired electric cord.

5. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , whereby said connection assembly receives a fuel cartridge.

6. The dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a tube for carrying fuel from said fuel cartridge to a combustion nozzle.

7. The dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , whereby said tube is bent approximately 180° to carry fuel to a combustion nozzle located on top of said fuel cartridge.

8. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , whereby said face plate comprises a cutout in its general center.

9. The dispensing apparatus of claim 8 , whereby said heating plate is accessible through said cutout.

10. The dispensing apparatus of claim 8 , further comprising a grill positioned over said cutout.

11. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lever for engaging and terminating said heat sources.

12. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cover further comprises a pocket, said pocket aligning with a lever, whereby when said cover is placed over said face plate, said pocket contacts said lever and moves it.

13. The dispensing apparatus of claim 12 , whereby movement of said lever stops the flow of fuel.

14. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , whereby said light emitting device and said heat source are independently controllable.

15. The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 being mounted to a fence post.

16. The dispensing apparatus of claim 15 further comprising a post cap frame for securing said globe to said fence post.

Assignments (6)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 25, 2021
From: THE SCHAWBEL CORPORATION
To: THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 057599/0752 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 16, 2020
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 054674/0236 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 16, 2020
From: THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 054663/0388 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 25, 2019
From: THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 050823/0906 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 25, 2019
From: TCF NATIONAL BANK
To: THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 050826/0111 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 3, 2013
From: WANG, WENDER; SHAPIRO, STEPHEN
To: THE SCHAWBEL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 031128/0780 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61695803 · Aug 31, 2012
Related Publication 20140063782A1 · Mar 6, 2014